Budget Amendment ID: FY2013-S4-482

EHS 482

Mental Health Care Beds and Services

Mr. Michael O. Moore and Ms. Chandler moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4000-0500, by inserting after the words “federal poverty level” the following:-

“provided further, that funds may be expended from this item or item 4000-0700, if necessary, to enhance the ability of hospitals to address emergency room capacity issues due to individuals with mental illness who are awaiting placement in an acute care bed;”

and in said section 2, in item 4000-0500 by inserting after the words “wellness goals” the following:-

“provided further, that $3,000,000 shall be expended from this item, or item 4000-0500 for the Infrastructure and Capacity Building Grant Program to enhance the ability of critical access community hospitals to provide additional room capacity in support of the establishment of the expansion of new behavioral health care facility units; provided further, that these funds shall be disbursed not later than October 1, 2012;”.